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Feb 20, 2024 · Since January 2022, at least 188,000 people have been infected with cholera across seven countries in Southern Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa and the...
- Shola Lawal
Jan 15, 2024 · Since 2023, 13 countries in the region have battled one of the worst cholera outbreaks to hit the region in years, and as of 15 January 2024, more than 200,000 cases, including over 3000 deaths, have been reported.
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Eastern and Southern Africa is grappling with one of the worst cholera outbreaks in decades, with cases rapidly spreading across the region – especially in densely populated urban areas where contaminated water supplies are infecting large numbers of people, including children.
Mar 27, 2023 · The cholera outbreak in Eastern and Southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak, it’s an emergency for children. Eleven countries in the region are currently battling one of the worst cholera outbreaks to hit the region in years.
On 1 February, 2023, a cholera outbreak began in South Africa. [1] [2] As of 3 March 2024, 1395 cases had been reported. [3] [1] Background. The South African outbreak is thought to originate from two sisters that introduced it into the country after visiting Chinsapo ( Lilongwe) in Malawi. [4] . The initial cases were isolated to Gauteng. [5] .
Jan 28, 2024 · OVERVIEW. The cholera epidemic continued to affect multiple countries in Southern Africa in 2023, placing an additional burden on vulnerable communities and healthcare facilities. About 188,000 cholera cases, including 3,000 related deaths, have been reported in eight countries in Southern Africa since January 2023.
Jun 8, 2023 · The Department of Health, working with various stakeholders continue to make a significant progress in response to cholera outbreak in some parts of the country to contain the spread of the disease and save lives, while the investigations into the cause of the outbreaks are ongoing.
